Mission Statement

The University of Mary Washington is one of Virginia's outstanding public liberal arts universities, providing a superior education that inspires and enables our students to make positive changes in the world. The University is a place where faculty, students, and staff share in the creation and exploration of knowledge through freedom of inquiry, personal responsibility, and service. UMW regards the provision of high-quality instruction as its most important function. The University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs focusing on both disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies. These academic programs afford students opportunities to integrate and apply their knowledge within broad educational experiences, to develop their professional interests, and to practice the habits of mind necessary for life-long learning. Through a professionally engaged faculty, the University supports ongoing research appropriate to the development of student abilities and faculty interests. It especially encourages the participation of undergraduates

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here

Mary Washington's location for some is said to be boring, however if you are serious about your studies, academics here are very exceptional. Not to mention surrounding areas offer great opportunities for internships being so close to the Washington D.C. area. Being in Historic Preservation, Mary Washington offers a unique program that no other schools have, with enriched history in Fredericksburg to intern at and volunteer, as well as great Study Abroad programs that are affordable and students will not regret.

I definitely enjoy being at Mary Washington. The students are open and friendly and making friends is pretty easy if you put yourself out there. The Club Fairs are held twice each semester and are a great way to find other students with your interests. There is a good variety of clubs so chances are you will find something for you. Campus ministries are an option and can provide a home away from home for religious students, and are welcoming to those who are not. I have a lot of friends who love the Civil War reenactment club, and there are club sports for students who want to stay active but don't have the time commit to a varsity sport. Besides clubs, there is still a lot that the school has to offer students, such as dollar movie night, or bands that come to play at the Underground, one of the campus dining centers. If you like to play pool or air hockey, check out the Wash Room in the Woodard Campus Center. Mary Washington is not a huge party school but there are parties for students who are interested. Campus is absolutely beautiful any time of the year. I do have a complaint in regards to the administrative staff: they are nice and willing to help but can be unorganized and ineffective, especially when it comes to transfer credits, so make sure you stay on top of your own administrative needs. Fredericksburg is a great area; there are plenty of places to go out and eat or explore, especially if you’re interested in the history the area has to offer.

Mary Washington is such a beautiful campus and students here are so nice and outgoing. There are so many activities that go on throughout the year and every day, whether at the Great Hall, the Underground, or at Ball circle. Students love to interact and get involved with each other, I know I do. I have made so many friends and I have joined plenty of clubs and done many activities such as Rugby, College Republicans, PRISM, Hall council historian and President of Arrington, and intramural sports. As well, near the school is Central Park with many restaurants and places to shop and then there's downtown Fredericksburg which is very colonial and nice during the winter.

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